Do not squander time for that is the stuff that life is made of.
Quotes
Concrete Steps
People need more than a vision. They need a plan, a step-by-step explanation of how to move from vision to reality.
William Wilberforce
In 1789 William Wilberforce stood before the British Parliament and eloquently cried out for the day when men, women and children would no longer be bought and sold like farm animals. Each year for the next 18 years his bill was defeated, but he continued his tireless campaign against slavery. Finally, in 1833, four days before his death, Parliament passed a bill completely abolishing slavery.
Bill Hybels
No Direction
When there is no direction, people assume a direction or invent one. The church then moves aimlessly and off course. And there is no course in which to return.
Grace Messes Up Your Hair
Grace is wild. Grace unsettles everything. Grace overflows the banks. Grace messes up your hair. Grace is not tame. In fact, unless we are making the devout nervous, we are not preaching grace as we ought.
Ministry is Messy and Difficult
Ministry will never be easy. It is messy and difficult because people are messy and difficult.
Thom S. Rainer
